Bob,
For coal chutes, look at what Grandt Line offers. I bought a bunch at
one time then returned them. I recall them having their usual excellent
parts. However they might have been designed for the elevated coal
trestle style rather than the more typical Eastern tower. But it's
certainly worth a look. Additionally PBL made a brass version of the
tower at Chama, maybe someone could let you borrow one for ideas.
When it comes to writing on the train with a drink--I wrote my first MR
article in the club car on the Amtrak Eagle on the way to my first
Chicago NASG convention. In my case it helped to have the proofreaders
at Kalmbach double check things.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
On 8/30/13 12:06 PM, Robert Frascella wrote:
Yes, Bill. I'm painfully aware that there is a typo in my site's URL.
And, I do know how to spell Elmira:) The day that I created the blog
I was sitting in the First Class car on Amtrak's Acela and on my
second glass of wine. The lesson learned is not to drink and write blogs.
To answer your question, i don't know what I'm going to do about the
coal chutes. The HO guys have it good because Tichy makes them and
all the related pulleys available as separate parts. I noticed that
Lehigh Valley models offers them with their coaling tower kits, but I
can't tell if they're available separately. Anyone know? Otherwise,
I'll have to scratch build them. I need four, which isn't too bad.
Or, I could try making a master and casting them. Maybe others may
be interested as well.
Thanks for all the positive comments. I hope to have the coaling
tower painted soon. Hopefully it will look like concrete.
Bob Frascella
Wenham, MA
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